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Landon Donovan, Wayne Rooney react to shocking Folarin Balogun decision as Belgium receives right to appeal
A pair of soccer legends have reacted to the stunning Balogun decision.
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The Guardian
· Jul 7, 2026
‘Overturn this’: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy
For Belgium, Monday’s 4-1 victory over the United States was doubly sweet. The buildup to the match had been tinged with controversy after Fifa had suspended the red card US striker Folarin Balogun was given in the last 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. When it emerged that Donald Trump had lobbied for Balogun’s red card to be overturned, Belgium – and other nations – were outraged: Uefa called the decision “incomprehensible and unjustifiable”.
Canada Sports Betting
· Jul 6, 2026
Folarin Balogun Goalscorer Odds: Will the USA Striker Capitalize on a Second Chance?
With Folarin Balogun surprisingly cleared to play against Belgium, backing the American striker as an anytime goalscorer at +150 odds is the ultimate value play for this World Cup Round of 16 clash. The host nation just received a massive boost to their firepower, setting the stage for an unforgettable knockout duel. The Story Balogun [...] Read More... The post Folarin Balogun Goalscorer Odds: Will the USA Striker Capitalize on a Second Chance? appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 6, 2026
Trump Inserts Himself Into World Cup Drama
Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has sparked international outrage after reports confirmed he intervened in the World Cup.It began after Team USA superstar Folarin Balogun was handed a red card in the second half of the July 1 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina after clashing with an opposing player’s foot. As a result, he was ejected from the game and given a one-game suspension. At the time, FIFA said that the referee’s call was final and could not be overturned or appealed. “I think the choice of the referee was, of course, his choice, but I don’t think it was the correct call. I think a yellow card would have been fair, just due to it not being intentional,” Balogun told reporters on Friday.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Football | The Guardian
· Jul 6, 2026
World Cup 2026: Trump admits lobbying Fifa over Balogun red card; Starmer intervened on England kick-off time – live
World Cup news and reaction as the last 16 continues Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘crossing red line’ over Balogun Mexico 2-3 England | Player guide | And email usWe haven’t even mentioned Balogun-gate yet. The Belgian FA, and you can assume a large proportion of the football world, has been left “astonished” by Fifa’s decision after lobbying by Donald Trump to reverse the suspension given to the striker for his red card in the team’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is now free to play in the last-16 game against Belgium.Sources have told the Guardian that Trump made three calls to Fifa, starting from Wednesday, to ensure that the change was made. Continue reading...
PBS NewsHour
· Jul 6, 2026
U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president
The United States takes on Belgium Monday with star striker Folarin Balogun on the pitch. Balogun was given a red card in last week's game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, meaning he would miss the next game. But President Trump intervened and FIFA reversed Balogun's suspension. Amna Nawaz discussed the World Cup controversy with Liz Landers and Leander Schaerlaeckens, author of The Long Game.
Awful Announcing
· Jul 5, 2026
Belgian coach Rudi Garcia criticizes FIFA’s Balogun red card ban reversal: ‘It’s April Fools’
After FIFA announced that U.S. national team forward Folarin Balogun would play in the Round of 16 after his one-game red-card ban was suspended, their opponent did not take the news well. “The Belgian federation isn’t just defending itself or the national team; it’s defending football in general — its integrity and its ethics,” Belgium
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Related coverage for "Landon Donovan, Wayne Rooney react to shocking Folarin Balogun decision as Belgium receives right to appeal": The Guardian — ‘Overturn this’: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy. Canada Sports Betting — Folarin Balogun Goalscorer Odds: Will the USA Striker Capitalize on a Second Chance?. The Daily Beast — Trump Inserts Himself Into World Cup Drama. Football | The Guardian — World Cup 2026: Trump admits lobbying Fifa over Balogun red card; Starmer intervened on England kick-off time – live. PBS NewsHour — U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president. Awful Announcing — Belgian coach Rudi Garcia criticizes FIFA’s Balogun red card ban reversal: ‘It’s April Fools’